Kwakiutl The Kwakiutl, or Kwakwaka'wakw, are the Native Americans who are famous for the potlatch. Learn about the potlatch, totem poles, and Kwakiutl culture. Sites include photographs, games, and crafts. Included is an eThemes resource on Native American culture.

On this Day!Choose any day then click on show events. You will quickly find names of people who were born and died on that day as well as events in history.

Ben's Guide to U.S. GovernmentA clickable history timelineThe Jamestown Online AdventurePut students in the situation of landing in the New World and making all the decisions needed to found a colony. This simulation lets them decide where to land, what to do when they get there, and even how many will be required to do hard labor. There are online helpers in the form of the London Company's Instruction and a Native American neighbor. Students will be scored as to how well they fared given the choices made, and will review what actually happened in Jamestown. This activity requires Flash version 5 or higher.

America's StoryAt this site from the Library of Congress, you can meet amazing Americans, jump back in time, explore the states, join America at play, and see, hear and sing. For example, in Jump Back in Time, you can play a sleuth game, choose a date to visit, or select a period from America's history to explore. Explore the States with a treasure hunt, a fun geography quiz, or simply choose a state for a virtual visit.

AN INTERACTIVE TOUR OF ELLIS ISLAND:Audio, video, and photos are available to complement this journey back in time to Ellis Island. Enter the Great Hall and learn what tests immigrants had to pass in order to become American citizens.

Social Studies GamesTest your students' geography skills and history knowledge using these sites.The GeoNet GameQuestions in the GeoNet game are organized into six groups, following the National Geography Standards. This is a great place to build an understanding of geographical concepts in a global context.

GeosensePlay alone or against an online opponent. Use your mouse to click on cities around the world and gain points for correct answers.

States Web GamesLearn the locations, capitals, abbreviations and over 500 important facts about the United States. Try to drag each state to its location on the map; enter the postal abbreviation for each state; click on the correct state for each capital; and pick the state that goes with the clue, by region.

Geography QuizzesScroll down the list and check your knowledge of Places in the News, Country Capitals, Historical Geography, and Rivers and Lakes.

The Renaissance ConnectionExplore Renaissance visual arts and innovations and their role in the making of the modern world. Applying research into learning styles and user engagement, this site is a suite of interactive online activities and resources for middle school students and teachers.

Medieval Castles Learn about the history, architecture, and other basic facts about castles. There are many photographs. Take a virtual tour of a historic castle, build your own online weapon to protect a castle, or construct your own castle model out of sugar cubes or cardboard. There are links to eThemes Resources on knights and feudalism, and two links to book resources that have a medieval setting.

Missouri: FactsThese sites offer facts about Missouri including state symbols, history, and fun trivia. Includes online quizzes, and photographs. There are links to eThemes Resources on Missouri's government, landforms, famous people, and the state flag.